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Voices of the Forest: Elephants & Gibbons - 5 days/4 nights

Location Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand, Thailand
$577.48
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary's immersive 5-day program offers a unique opportunity to engage with Thailand's rich culture and majestic wildlife. Experience the profound connection between local communities and their environment while ensuring a sustainable future for elephants and gibbons.

  • 🌄 Day 1 features a 9 am pickup from Chiang Mai, with possible pickups from Pai or Mae Hong Son upon inquiry. Travel through stunning national parks and meet your welcoming homestay family and fellow volunteers.
  • 🥘 Participate in cooking sessions with your homestay and learn basket weaving from village elders, immersing yourself in local hill tribe culture.
  • 🐘 Day 2 begins with an early forest hike to find resident elephants. Spend the morning observing and documenting their natural behaviors while enjoying a forest lunch in their company.
  • 🌿 In the afternoon, return to the village for insights into conservation efforts, local culture, and possible community engagement activities.
  • 🌅 Day 3 involves another early trek to observe elephants before enjoying lunch in the village. Later, visit the Gibbon Encounters village to learn about these fascinating creatures and savor Karen cuisine.
  • 🎶 Day 4 starts with the enchanting sounds of gibbons outside your door. Follow their calls with a local expert, enjoy breakfast, and embark on a forest exploration.
  • 🍃 Engage in community projects like coffee, tea, or rice plantation assistance, and learn weaving from local artisans while witnessing a breathtaking sunset from a village vantage point.
  • 🌳 Day 5 offers another chance to spot gibbons near the village before a deeper forest hike. After lunch, return to Chiang Mai or Pai, reflecting on your unforgettable experience.
  • 🚗 Included are hotel pickup and drop-off by private vehicle, 4 nights of accommodation, and meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
  • 💼 Small group tours are led by a local guide/driver, with national park fees covered. Personal expenses and alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.

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Voices of the Forest: Elephants & Gibbons - 5 days/4 nights
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 days

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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  • Hotel pickup and drop-off by private vehicle
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • 4 nights accommodation
  • Small group tour with local guide/driver
  • National Park fees
  • Personal expenses
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Meeting point
Please wait in the car park.
Return details
Please wait in the car park.

  • Day 1: Begin your adventure with a 9 am pickup from Chiang Mai (with possible pickups from Pai or Mae Hong Son upon inquiry). Traverse through a national park and picturesque mountains inhabited by local hill tribes until reaching our distinctive village. Meet your homestay family, our welcoming staff, and fellow volunteers. Immerse yourself in hill tribe culture by participating in cooking sessions with your homestay and learning the art of basket weaving from village elders. (pass by)
  • Day 2: Rise early for a forest hike to locate our resident elephants. Spend the morning observing, documenting, and understanding these magnificent creatures and their natural behaviors. Enjoy a forest lunch in the company of elephants. Return to the village in the late afternoon for deeper insights into our conservation work, local language, culture, and possible engagement in community and teaching initiatives. Day 3: Another early start awaits as we trek to observe our elephants once more before relishing lunch in the village. In the afternoon, venture to our Gibbon Encounters village. Discover the fascinating world of gibbons, relish Karen cuisine, and explore the village surroundings. (pass by)
  • Day 4: Awaken to the enchanting sounds of gibbons right outside your door! Follow their calls around the village, guided by our local expert, in hopes of catching a glimpse of these agile creatures. Enjoy breakfast before embarking on a forest exploration, visiting a local cave, and savoring a traditional forest lunch. Engage in community projects such as aiding in coffee, tea, or rice plantations, or learning the art of weaving from local artisans. Witness a breathtaking sunset from a village vantage point after dinner. (pass by)
  • Day 5: Begin the day with another attempt to spot gibbons near the village, followed by a deeper forest hike post-breakfast. After lunch, depart for Chiang Mai or Pai, cherishing the memories of your immersive experience. Please note that while sightings of gibbons are a possibility, they are wild animals, and sightings cannot be guaranteed. (pass by)

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Dress code: modest clothes covering knees and shoulders must be worn during the stay
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A moderate amount of hiking is involved
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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    Voices of the Forest: Elephants & Gibbons - 5 days/4 nights

    Location Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand, Thailand
    $577.48
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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